In the USA the people fear the government. In many other places, the government fears the people.
It's not our government you should be afraid of, it's the invisible corporate powers and wealthy special interests that control the politicians that claim to run our government. At least in most countries, political corruption is actually illegal. In the USA it's encouraged and admired.
Sorry to get off topic but I had to say it....
As far as the new rest rules, as complicated as they may be, won't they actually increase the demand for flight crews? Any increase in the demand for flight crews is good for flight crews regardless of if there is any positive impact on safety (which would be nice too but only time will tell).